MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 15, 2018
19 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Robert Bishop, Luis Tejada, Joseph Perlatonda, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez
Absent: Calvin Brown
Every vote, in order
Resolution: The Chelsea Senior Bocce League is organized by the Chelsea Senior Center and has been in existence for more than 18 years with participants ranging in age 55 to 90's
A motion from Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Avellaneda)
Resolution: we, the members of the Chelsea City Council, wish to go on record to thank the Chelsea Hill Community for all their good work and to congratulate them on their first anniversary; and...
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilor Tejada and all members of the City Council, A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“The following Resolution was introduced by Councilor Tejada and all members of the City Council, A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Tejada)
Resolution: On October 19, 2018 at 9:00 AM, the City of Chelsea will officially celebrate Arbor Day
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Resolution: we, the Members of the Chelsea City Council, acknowledge the importance of raising awareness of breast cancer in our community as we work to support survivors, those currently battling...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Resolution: we, the Members of the Chelsea City Council, declare October as "Italian Heritage Month" in the year 2018, Public Speaking: The public speaking portion of the meeting opened at...
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Approve the minutes of the September 24, 2018 meeting
The public speaking portion closed at 8:08 p.m. The minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of September 24, 2018 and The Special Meeting minutes of October 1, 2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia 's motion to adopt under suspension.
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“The public speaking portion closed at 8:08 p.m. The minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of September 24, 2018 and The Special Meeting minutes of October 1, 2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia 's motion to adopt under suspension..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Appointments to Boards and Commissions .
Councilor Robinson requested a roll call on the Chelsea Residents. The roll call passed
The minutes give the count (10-0-1-0) but list Damali Vidot, Enio Lopez, Luis Tejada, Judith Garcia, Robert Bishop and Giovanni Recupero twice (for example both voting and absent). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Brown was absent. Councilor Bishop's request for roll call on non-resident Ms. Anne Waller Auerbach of Brookline to the Community Schools Advisory Board, was 4-6-1-0, rejection of the appointment. Voting yes were Councilor Rodriguez, Avellaneda, Robinson, and Perlatonda. Voting no were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Bishop, Tejada, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Councilor Bishop's request for roll call on non-resident Ms. Anne Waller Auerbach of Brookline to the Community Schools Advisory Board, was
Yes: Avellaneda, Perlatonda, Robinson, RodriguezNo: Bishop, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Tejada, VidotThe minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (4-6).
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“Councilor Bishop's request for roll call on non-resident Ms. Anne Waller Auerbach of Brookline to the Community Schools Advisory Board, was 4-6-1-0, rejection of the appointment. Voting yes were Councilor Rodriguez, Avellaneda, Robinson, and Perlatonda. Voting no were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Bishop, Tejada, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Brown was absent..”
Order: an increase of the Fiscal Year 2019 School Department original appropriation from $91,200,000 to $91,830,084 for a net increase of $630,084 attributed to an increase in Fiscal Year 2019...
A motion from Councilor Avellaneda to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Avellaneda to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Avellaneda)
Order: the Chelsea City Council increases the Fiscal Year 2019 School Department original appropriation from $91,200,000 to $92,126,109 reflecting the increase in Chapter 70 Aid of $630,084 and...
A roll by Councilor Avellaneda passed
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“A roll by Councilor Avellaneda passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Brown was absent..”
Order: the warrant for the State Election November 6, 2018 be accepted.
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt b roll call and attach to the communication by roll call passed
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt b roll call and attach to the communication by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council does hereby reaffirm our commitment to equal protection under the laws for all people; and BEIT FURTHER – RESOLVED, that this Council opposes any effort to...
A motion . from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion . from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council hereby acknowledges the tireless efforts of Harbor COV and its representatives to the Chelsea community in educati
A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Vidot)
Order: the City Manager explore the possibility of property owners who make improvements to one two or three family homes, condominiums, or small businesses to apply for limited-term tax relief...
Councilor Robinson requested roll call, The roll call defeated the motion
Yes: Bishop, Lopez, Recupero, VidotNo: Avellaneda, Judith Garcia, Perlatonda, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada
From the minutes
“Councilor Robinson requested roll call, The roll call defeated the motion 4-6- 1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Bishop, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Rodriguez, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Garcia. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the City Manager look into the City owned property, where the Salvation Army was on Broadway, and see funds, city funds from the CPA, Stabilization Fund and the Housing Trust Fund, and...
The following order was introduced by Councilor Recupero, A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“The following order was introduced by Councilor Recupero, A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: the City Manager report back to this City Council as to the status of the creation of the Development Masterplan for the City.
A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Tejada)
Order: the City Manager instruct any new developments that are aided by City money or any type of TIF make sure that Chelsea residents have preference to get into these developments
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the Traffic and Parking Commission rescind the daytime parking restrictions on Franklin Ave.
A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Tejada to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Tejada)
Order: the City Manager request to the Traffic and Parking Commission to put in signs at 92 Clinton St. at both sides of driveway, reading "Do Not Park Close to Driveway.
A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Perlatonda)
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